Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Memphis

The time difference between Hong Kong and Memphis is 13 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 23:00 in Memphis. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8), while Memphis uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Memphis is 13 hours behind Hong Kong — 13 hours
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
05:00:03
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Memphis, United States
16:00:03
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Memphis

Detail Hong Kong Memphis
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC-5
AbbreviationHKTCDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryHong KongUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 13 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Hong Kong and Memphis. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Hong Kong or late evenings in Memphis tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Hong Kong time to Memphis time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Hong Kong Memphis
00:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 17:00 (-1 day)
07:00 18:00 (-1 day)
08:00 19:00 (-1 day)
09:00 20:00 (-1 day)
10:00 21:00 (-1 day)
11:00 22:00 (-1 day)
12:00 23:00 (-1 day)
13:00 00:00
14:00 01:00
15:00 02:00
16:00 03:00
17:00 04:00
18:00 05:00
19:00 06:00
20:00 07:00
21:00 08:00
22:00 09:00 Night
23:00 10:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Memphis is currently observing daylight saving time, while Hong Kong is on standard time. When Memphis switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Memphis?

The time difference is 13 hours. Memphis is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Hong Kong to Memphis?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to Memphis time?

Subtract 13 hours from Hong Kong time to get Memphis time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.